Sns Express Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sns express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 54 N,68 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.900000
  • Longitude: -68.666667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNS EXPRESS
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 39 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 247
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 9, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck SNS Express lies aground near Playa Nisibon along the coast of the Dominican Republic at coordinates 18 54 N, 68 40 W. Following an initial grounding incident reported on December 22, 1986, salvage efforts were attempted but ultimately abandoned by February 4, 1987. The vessel remains at this location as a permanent underwater obstruction. These coordinates identify the official site of the wreck for maritime navigation and record-keeping purposes.

Surveying Details

H3731/69 22.12.86 H3731/69 22.12.86 GROUNDED NEAR PLAYA NISIBON, DR. SALVAGE PROSPECTS UNCERTAIN. (LL 18.11.86 & 3.12.86). SALVAGE ATTEMPT BEING MADE. POSN 185400N, 684000W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H3731/69 4.2.87 H3731/69 4.2.87 REMAINS AGROUND. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (LL 12.1.87). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HAITI FOR SANTO DOMINGO FOR DRYDOCKING. SPRANG A LEAK AND WAS BEACHED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SNS EXPRESS wreck located?

The SNS EXPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 18 54 N,68 40 W.

When did the SNS EXPRESS sink?

The SNS EXPRESS sank on Nov 16, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SNS EXPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the SNS EXPRESS was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SNS EXPRESS belong to?

The SNS EXPRESS belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the SNS EXPRESS?

The SNS EXPRESS had a tonnage of 247 tons.

What type of wreck is the SNS EXPRESS?

The SNS EXPRESS is classified as a motor vessel.

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